Letter from Lt. Burtis P. Cone - November 30, 1943
Entry/Object ID
2018.5.19
Tags
Envelope, Letter
Description
Lt. Burtis P. Cone wrote this letter to his mother on November 30, 1943. Names written on the reverse side of the envelope.
Subject
Burtis P. Cone
Collection
USS Leopold DE 319
Letter Details
Letter Date
Nov 30, 1943
Time Period
21st Century
Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
December 2, 1943
Transcription
Transcription
"Dear Ma,
I haven't heard from you in a long time - why don't you write? This is the first chance I have had to mail a letter in a long time.
I had a letter from Jane & one from Amy sometime ago. How is Sam Lee and Franklin coming a long.
The ship is O.K. but she rolls like a bowl. I have never been the least bit sea sick but I think everyone else here has everytime it gets rough some days there is one other officer and myself at the dining table - it is very funny in a way but they sure feel bad. This other officer who doesn't get sick is from N.C. so I guess they can take anything can't they.
Right now she is rolling hence the scrawl. We'll be in port soon I think though. Write soon and all my love - Pete"
